3 December 2020 Thursday – Supply & demand

Reflected that I had subtle joy and contentment whenever I went and plucked basil leaves in front of my garden.

每当我去花园摘罗勒叶时,我都会感到微妙的满足感. 似乎这么多的罗勒叶我也吃不完,它一至在长呀。使我没有反顧之憂。

Basil supply and demand

That makes me think of our daily necessity like money. Some people are fortunate or have good vipaka (fruition) to cumulate enough wealth and live life without worries about money.

这使我想到了我们的日常必需品,如金钱。 有些人很幸运或有良好的果报,可以积累足够的财富和生活,而不必担心金钱。

Why? 为什么?

Having cumulate sufficient wealth they do not spend lavishly. They are thrifty, they budget their spending. They have contentment, they do not chase after sensual pleasure. They do not consume any intoxicants and no bad habits.

雖然积累了足够的财富,但他们不把金钱挥霍了。 他们节俭,预算开支。 他们有生活感到满足,雖然有可能觉得日子闷但他们不追求感官上的享受。 他们不用任何麻醉品,不赌博,不吸烟,不吸毒,不喝酒也没有不良嗜好。那么日子就会过得优雅。

Should have the above qualities, I do think that many people can live life comfortably without worry about money.

如具备以上素质,我确实认为很多人都可以过上舒适的生活而不必担心钱。

Then, evoke with joy and peace of mind. May we also practice morality and not be greedy for a moment of sensual pleasure and be sympathetic to others.

然后,安心地唤起欢乐。 愿我们也实践道德,不要贪一时之快和富有同情他人。